Chengdu: Quick Facts

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Nov. 9, 2026

News •

John Aloisi’s Chengdu choke to blow title chances on final day of Chinese season • Nov. 8, 2026, 5:10 AM ET (The Guardian)

Pandas put a soft face on Beijing’s trade row with US • Nov. 7, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (Taipei Times)

Choke of the century? Chengdu collapse sets up thrilling Chinese Super League climax • Nov. 4, 2026, 1:24 PM ET (The Guardian)

Yangon-Chengdu direct flight route expected to boost Myanmar's tourism, trade • Oct. 17, 2026, 3:53 AM ET (Toronto Star)

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Locator map highlighting the location of Chengdu in central China, with surrounding countries labeled, including India, Russia, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. An inset globe in the top left shows the region's position within Asia.

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